Appliance Repair by Gardiner’s Hardware in Pine River, Minnesota

I was a little uncomfortable at first when I came in with my camera and said I didn't need help all 3 times I was asked within a few steps of entering. One of the staff members scoffed at me after I noticed him glaring at me and looked over younger guy with dark hair and short beard. After the initial awkwardness, I was able to explore the store without being watched or followed and found out it's more extensive than I had thought from previous visits. They have 3 floors of just about everything you would want or need in & around your house. Everything is neat, well organized and clean. I just never made it very far into the store before on account of the staff being very forward, almost confrontational. I know it's family-owned and probably the only hardware store in Pine River, but if I'm not looking for anything specific, I would really rather travel and avoid being put on the spot by several people. I think this store could be 5 stars, it's just awkward whenever I go there. Aside from the guy who glared and scoffed at me, the rest of the staff seemed like nice people who love the store. I also got the impression that the older couple would have been extremely knowledgeable if I had specific hardware needs. It takes a while to explore everything. In fact, I spent so long in the store, I bought a pair of pliars out of sheer guilt.

It's a LOT more than hardware. They have just anot anything for the home you could need, including furniture and big appliances! It's a big old store with lots of stuff to look at. The people are nice, the town is nice, and it made for an enjoyable afternoon just wandering around.

Great service and have most everything you could need from a hardware store